Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is a vibrant family of ten schools across Hull – three secondary and seven primary – united by a shared purpose: to inspire pupils to thrive in life. Each Thrive school is a dynamic community of staff, pupils, and families working together to unlock every child’s potential.

The opportunity 

Oldfleet primary school are looking to appoint an Attendance & Safeguarding Officer (DDSL). This is a pivotal role within our pastoral team, focused on ensuring the safety, well-being, and consistent engagement of our students. We are looking for a dedicated professional who can balance rigorous compliance with a compassionate, student-centred approach.

Key responsibilities:

• Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

• Attendance Support: Working with families and children to improve attendance outcomes.

• Pastoral: Leading on emotional well-being support for children across the school

What will you bring

We are seeking individuals with:

• Prior experience in a safeguarding or attendance-focused role.

• Strong communication skills for sensitive stakeholder engagement.

• The ability to maintain calm under pressure and handle confidential data with integrity.

Closing date: Tuesday 5th May 2026, 9:00am

Interviews:  Friday 8th May 2026

Next Steps

We recognise the importance of a visit when considering an application. Should you wish to have an informal and completely confidential discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Gemma Leonard at leonardg@thrivetrust.uk to arrange this.

Please note, we do not accept CVs, applications must be submitted using our recruitment platform application form.

Our commitment to Safeguarding: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each school has a robust Safeguarding Policy and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment.

A candidate’s suitability to work with children will be explored at all stages of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), a Children's Barred List check, a Section 128 Management Check if relevant, Prohibition check and overseas checks as applicable, identity check, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and a check regarding their eligibility to work in the UK.

This role involves contact with children and provides regular access to children, therefore it is ‘regulated activity’. As such, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act - 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. 

Our commitment to equality and diversity: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging.

Please visit Thrive Trust website to view our Job Applicants Privacy Notice, which explains how we collect, store, and use personal data about individuals applying for jobs at our school.